This week we have two great shows for you. Guest will include Chris Livingston and Taylor Nelson of LB Food Review, Rock Superstar Grace Slick, and the always-remarkable recording artist Michelle Mangione.
On Wednesday night @ 9pm (PST) we’ll be taking a look what’s been happening in SoCal and anything else that comes to mind. Our friends Taylor Nelson and Chris Livingston of LB Food Review join us. So of course we’re sure to veer off topic for the occasional tangent. But that’s just how we roll. Read more »
On Wednesday August 25 at 9pm (PST) it’s going to be another great episode of The Buzz with Ray Pok! This week Swoop, Peter, and Ray take on the medical marijuana debate.
With the abundance of medical marijuana dispensaries popping up throughout various cities and counties we decided to delve into the dilemma politicians are facing and sometimes-hypocritical debates that take place.
We all have heard and seen the stories of city governments licensing and allowing the dispensaries to open, only to vote a year or so later to close most of them down, and highly taxing those that are allowed to remain open.
It seems that some cities have decided to accept the fact that these businesses are medical facilities but for the purpose of hopefully charging the owners and potential owners exorbitant application and licensing fees in an effort to help create quick revenue and potentially solve budget deficits. Read more »
Calling all Artists, Musicians, Performers, Event Planners, and Art Lovers!!!
Photo by E. Bartholomew
We explore the facts of So Cal based “arts events” to see if they create exposure, and profits for working artists, musicians, and performers, or are they just cool “social events” for friends and neighbors to gather and schmooze?
On Wednesday August 18, 2010 @ 9pm (PST) on Swoop’s World Radio, Swoop and Peter take on the subject of the Arts with a twist, by actually looking at arts events within a community from the view of the working artist.
With the always-popular topic of the Art’s in any Southern California community, especially here in Long Beach, the discussion inevitably covers the topic of events. We’ve all seen numerous Arts titled events many of which, have become extremely popular. Read more »
On Wednesday August 4, 2010 at 9:00 pm (PST), we are happy to have Photographer Donna Santisi join us this week as we take a look at her new book, “Ask The Angels”. Tune in as we learn what life was like capturing the L.A. Punk scene at some of the most storied clubs during the 1970’s. Donna shot pictures of and got to many of the artist she shot, including Patti Smith, Joan Jett, X, the Ramones, Blondie, and the Go-Go’s to name a few.
Also the stomachs behind LB Food Review, Chris Livingston and Taylor Nelson, our partners in fun and food join us again. A segment that is sure to be abounding with laughter.
Tune in Wednesday August 4 at 9pm for a great time. As always listeners have the opportunity to call in live (917) 889-7449 or join in the conversation via our online chat. Read more »
Two great shows this week Wednesday night @ 9pm and Thursday Morning @ 9am.
Grace Slick
Michelle Mangione
Wednesday night July 28, @ 9pm (PST) we have another addition of The Buzz, Ray Pok is back again to discuss the political happenings here in Long Beach. Our scheduled guest tonight is Teachers Association of Long Beach (TALB) President, Michael Day. Join us as we get to know Mike find out what’s happening with TALB, our schools and the future of our teachers. What are the long term and short-term prospects for the future of LB students during this period of cutbacks within the classroom? Tune in at 9pm for a great time. Read more »
This week Swoop and Peter welcome back Ray Pok for another segment of The Buzz with special guest Sumire Gant, Transportation Programs Officer for the City of Long Beach.
You’ve heard us discuss the Long Beach bike scene with Bernadette McKeever of LB Cyclist, and Charles Gandy the Mobility coordinator for the City of Long Beach. You’ve read Peter’s reviews of the new bikeway routes on EverythingLongBeach.com. This week we’ll have the opportunity to learn what the city is doing for other forms of transportation to make getting around town quick, easy and safe. Read more »
This week we talk with Elliot Gonzales Festival Coordinator for the Green Long Beach Festival 2010. The festival is this weekend May 22. Let’s find out more of what Green Long Beach! is and what the festival is all about.
The Green Long Beach Collaborative Community is comprised of individuals, community groups, non-profit organizations, businesses and city agencies working together to see a green Long Beach. It will require all of us partnering together strategically on various community projects, events, and efforts. Read more »
This week on Swoop’s World Radio, we speak with Antonio Ruiz, Project Manager for Create Long Beach, a ten-year Cultural Plan Framework for the City. The completed document will be an important planning tool for the Arts Council for Long Beach, the City of Long Beach, arts organizations, educational institutions, business and all who believe the arts are an important facet of city living.
Antonio Pedro Ruiz is Executive Producer of Really Big Boom Productions, a developer and producer of creative content for a spectrum of media platforms. Read more »
This week we’re busy here at Swoop’s World Radio. We’ll be broadcasting three shows and two from a couple of great events.
Our regular show Wednesday night at 9pm will feature Michael Nayt, host of The Michael Nayt Show on BlogTalk Radio. Every day on his show Michael introduces his audience to indie bands that are working hard and making music. If you’re already a fan of Michael, here’s your chance to get to know the man behind the mic. You won’t want to miss this show.
On Friday night at 7:30pm we’re back broadcasting Swoop’s World Radio live from First Fridays Long Beach at the Mirage Mediterranean Grill Featuring Michelle Mangioneand scheduled Guests- Photographer Donna Santisi, Comedian Lynda Montgomery, and Songwriter/Guitarist Jill Warren. Plus a few surprise guests! This promises to be another great First Fridays.
This week we have two great shows for you. Guest will include Chris Livingston and Taylor Nelson of LB Food Review, Rock Superstar Grace Slick, and the always-remarkable recording artist Michelle Mangione.
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